With 3D Printing successive layers of build material are placed on top of each other to build a physical part from a digital 3D CAD file. It’s a similar process to how a sea shell will grow over time (minus the digital file) and can leave a very similar effect.

Additive manufacturing has several different processes of producing a prototype. Each method has its own advantages, though all use the same principle of adding material layer by layer. The same idea of building up, rather than cutting away applies no matter which method of additive manufacturing you choose to use.

FIRST STEP ?

First off, you’ll need an STL file to upload to us . This file is the digital model that you want transformed into a physical printed object. Don’t worry it isn’t as scary as it sounds.There are several ways to obtain 3d models:

3D Scan your object: 3D Scanning is not an easy process and generally requires a professional.

CAD Software:Computer Aided Design has come a long way and is much easier for your everyday person to use.